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WELCOME to the November 2022 program! We look forward to you joining us.
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Remember to use the on-line resources for times of stillness and silence. [Use the "Support" tab on the menu or click the "Discover more" links on the homepage.]
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Blessings to all for a healthy, safe and happy month ahead!
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via zoom: Carmelite Conversations: Carmelite Spirituality and the writings of Brené Brown, with Michelle Jones, Wednesday 2 November,10.30am - 12.00noon
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Dr Brené Brown is a social scientist from the United States who speaks and publishes on topics including vulnerability, shame, courage, and connectedness. In this Carmelite Conversation, we will explore the possibility of the work of Brené Brown providing a bridge into the wisdom of the Carmelite mystical tradition.…
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via zoom: Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle, Tuesday 8 November, 5.00pm
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Final session for the year. We are currently reading the book "Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet" by the late Venerable Thich Nhat Hahn and discussing it in sections. …
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via zoom: Spiritual Reading Group on Constantine Cavafy, with Susan Southall, Wednesday 16 November,10.30am - 12.00noon
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We will read and discuss some of Cavafy’s best-known poems: ‘Ithaka’, ‘The God Abandons Antony’, and ‘Waiting for the Barbarians.’ Greek poet Constantinos P. Cavafy was one of the greatest literary figures of the 20th Century. Like Eliot, Joyce and Yeats he addressed a mythologised city, Alexandria, to explore the dimensions of the human condition. …
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in person: Women's Art Circle, with Michelle Harris, Wednesday 23 November, 10.30am - 12.00noon
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Meditation, Mandala Making, Morning Tea and Musing. On the fourth Wednesday of the month from 10.30am to 12 pm facilitated by Michele Harris Location is in South Melbourne. Address supplied by Michele after your booking. Numbers are limited so please contact Michele to book and be kept up to date …
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in person: Monthly Gathering, Friday 25 November, 11.30am - 1pm
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Join us in the Carmelite Library last Friday of each month between 11.30am and 1pm. An opportunity to meet in person and also as we plan to gather in the library you may like to browse and borrow books. Even though the library is not officially open at this time we can organise for you to borrow books if needed. …
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via zoom: Carmelite Conversations: Saint John of the Cross, with Philip Harvey, Wednesday 7 December,10.30am - 12.00noon
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This is the last Carmelite Conversation for the year so save the date before your December calendar gets too full.
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More details will be on the website soon.
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SAVE SOME REGULAR DATES
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First Wednesday of the month: Carmelite Conversations,10.30am
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Third Wednesday of the month: Spiritual Reading Group, 10.30am
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Fourth Wednesday of the month: Women's Art Circle, 10.30am
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Last Friday of the month: Gathering in the Carmelite Library, 11.30am
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WEEKLY STILLNESS AND SILENCE
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with resources available on-line to use in your own time
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via zoom: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile, every Tuesday, 5.00pm - 5.40pm
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Centering Prayer Meditation draws on the Christian tradition of meditation from the heart centre, using themes from spiritual writing and scripture, to help us experience beyond limited intellect, the total mind we call Heart, deepen a way of being in God’s Presence. It’s a surrender method, a practice based on ...
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every Thursday: Meditation with Peter Thomas
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In the Malone Room on 7pm .
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Alternatively, you can participate in weekly meditation from your home at a time that suits you. An audio by Peter Thomas is added to the website for each weekly session.
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Apart from the weekly sessions you can listen to a series of podcasts by Peter Thomas here.
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via zoom every Friday: Lectio Divina with David Hofman OCarm,10am - 11am
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The Scripture reading and notes from David Hofman OCarm for each week are available online.You are invited to read privately and reflect from 9.30am then at 10am join the zoom gathering. After an opening prayer, reading the Scripture for the week, and listening to Fr David’s insights into the text, it is a time of sharing reflections and prayers.
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DONATE TO THE CARMELITE CENTRE
to help us continue our work
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People regularly tell us that they are grateful for the Carmelite Centre as it provides an oasis of spiritual nourishment, creating a calmer and hope-filled life. Our program offers opportunities on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. This enables individuals to develop a rhythm that leads to a more meaningful and purposeful life. Your support helps us keep going! Donate to the Carmelite Centre.
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SUPPORT ON YOUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
the spiritual journey is personal but it need not be solitary
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PASTORAL SUPERVISION
Pastoral Supervision provides professional and personal support to people working in Church ministry. Offered in a trusting and confidential setting, the benefits can include improved workplace relationships, renewed sense of vocation, clarity of roles, support and managing stress. To make an appointment, for more information and to listen to a podcast by Damien Peile click here.
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SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Spiritual Direction conversations can provide support amidst the joys, sorrows and challenges of everyday life. Spiritual Direction is a series of conversations about your experience of life as it is today, in the light of your faith or values. To book an appointment, for more information and to listen to a podcast by Bernadette Micallef click here.
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THE CARMELITE LIBRARY
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Hours for the rest of 2022 are
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Tuesday 10am - 2pm and Thursday 10am - 2pm. All welcome!
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